Environmental Engineering Intern

About the Role

This is an on-site internship at POET in Sioux Falls, SD. As an Environmental Engineering Intern, you will support POET's mission by providing technical expertise to designers, construction project managers, and plant staff in areas of air, water, and overall environmental compliance. You will gain hands-on experience with compliance elements such as obtaining permits, wetland evaluations, researching regulations, and working with outside vendors. POET provides professional training and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental permitting and compliance for Design and Construction projects, including:
• Air permits for new synthetic minor and PSD sources
• Title V operating permits
• Air permit renewals and modifications for existing facilities
• NPDES permits for industrial wastewater
• Storm water discharge permits, and pollution prevention plan development and implementation
• Potable Well and Public Water Supply Permits
• 401 Water Certifications and 404 permits or Nationwide permits for activities in a wetland or floodway
• FAA Permitting
• Assist with preparing training and guidance documents related to certain environmental regulations.
• Analyze and summarize data pertaining to pollutant controls and releases.
• Provide environmental support to other POET groups and facilities.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.
• Your skills may be put to other uses as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (knowledge of basics and ability to learn new programs)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Junior or senior-level student pursuing a bachelor's degree in an Engineering program.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

The internship openings are for Summer 2027.